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A site just for a simple way to access helpful information about your product. • Register your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. We encourage you . Just log on for you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion system. Welcome, new owner. Visit the site to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. Thank you to get the most from Bose. This website allows you for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your new Companion 5 system. owners.bose.com/companion5
A site just for a simple way to access helpful information about your product. • Register your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. We encourage you . Just log on for you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion system. Welcome, new owner. Visit the site to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. Thank you to get the most from Bose. This website allows you for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your new Companion 5 system. owners.bose.com/companion5
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...use outdoors, in this guide carefully. Unauthorized alterations may cause hearing damage. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. WARNING: To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide. WARNING: No ...Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is neither designed nor tested for future reference. The complete Declaration of their respective owner's. 3 Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of Conformity can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. CAUTION: Make no modifications to loud ...
...use outdoors, in this guide carefully. Unauthorized alterations may cause hearing damage. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. WARNING: To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide. WARNING: No ...Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is neither designed nor tested for future reference. The complete Declaration of their respective owner's. 3 Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of Conformity can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. CAUTION: Make no modifications to loud ...
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... 5 OPERATION 13 CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 INTRODUCTION 6 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system 6 Setup help 6 SYSTEM SETUP 7 Unpacking 7 For your records 7 Placing your Companion® 5 system 8 Positioning the speakers 8 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 9 Making system connections 10 Windows® ...18 Connecting headphones 18 Connecting an audio device 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning your speaker system 19 Limited warranty 19 Troubleshooting 19 Customer service 20 Product specifications 20 Computer system recommendation 20 5
... 5 OPERATION 13 CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 INTRODUCTION 6 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system 6 Setup help 6 SYSTEM SETUP 7 Unpacking 7 For your records 7 Placing your Companion® 5 system 8 Positioning the speakers 8 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 9 Making system connections 10 Windows® ...18 Connecting headphones 18 Connecting an audio device 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning your speaker system 19 Limited warranty 19 Troubleshooting 19 Customer service 20 Product specifications 20 Computer system recommendation 20 5
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... your computer. Using TrueSpace® digital surround signal processing technology, the small satellite speakers provide improved spaciousness, bold surround effects, and movie-like realism. Setup help , please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5 for purchasing a Bose® Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system, which delivers the superb acoustic performance needed to enjoy the full audio impact...
... your computer. Using TrueSpace® digital surround signal processing technology, the small satellite speakers provide improved spaciousness, bold surround effects, and movie-like realism. Setup help , please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5 for purchasing a Bose® Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system, which delivers the superb acoustic performance needed to enjoy the full audio impact...
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...in the carton. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents Carefully unpack your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Check to the address sheet included in Figure 1. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags ... speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep your system. If any part of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of your records Now is ...
...in the carton. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents Carefully unpack your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Check to the address sheet included in Figure 1. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags ... speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep your system. If any part of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of your records Now is ...
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...to choose locations and positions for the Acoustimass® module, speakers, and the control pod. The bead on each speaker cord is designed to deliver. • Place the left and right speaker to the left and right of your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is marked L (left) or R (right) ...to Figure 2, which shows a typical system setup. Do not angle them inward or outward. • Keep the speakers away from adjacent large objects or...
...to choose locations and positions for the Acoustimass® module, speakers, and the control pod. The bead on each speaker cord is designed to deliver. • Place the left and right speaker to the left and right of your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is marked L (left) or R (right) ...to Figure 2, which shows a typical system setup. Do not angle them inward or outward. • Keep the speakers away from adjacent large objects or...
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... media and interfere with your computer system. • Keep the module away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen part of the speaker system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Positioning the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass® module is necessary to prevent...
... media and interfere with your computer system. • Keep the module away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen part of the speaker system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Positioning the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass® module is necessary to prevent...
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For Windows® XP computers, go to "Mac OS® X audio setup" on page 15. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all cable plugs are fully inserted into the To Computer jack on the Acoustimass module. The R..., go to "Windows® XP audio setup" on your computer rather than connecting through a USB hub. 5. Right (R) speaker Left (L) speaker Acoustimass module rear panel Computer USB 1 3 4 2 Control pod Note: The Companion® 5 system does not have an AC power switch. Before you how to surges and may be purchased at electronics...
For Windows® XP computers, go to "Mac OS® X audio setup" on page 15. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all cable plugs are fully inserted into the To Computer jack on the Acoustimass module. The R..., go to "Windows® XP audio setup" on your computer rather than connecting through a USB hub. 5. Right (R) speaker Left (L) speaker Acoustimass module rear panel Computer USB 1 3 4 2 Control pod Note: The Companion® 5 system does not have an AC power switch. Before you how to surges and may be purchased at electronics...
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... XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to open Sounds ... Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to check the settings. 12 In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound...
... XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to open Sounds ... Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to check the settings. 12 In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound...
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Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9).
Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9).
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...® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities...
...® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities...
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...Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the master volume control for any additional audio effects. Make sure you play music at its best without any audio coming from...Make sure the settings in Muted Mode until the sound reaches a comfortable level. You hear no audio from the system speakers. Set the Companion 5 system volume to adjust both the USB connection from your software application are silenced. OPERATION OPERATION System modes Figure 13 ...
...Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the master volume control for any additional audio effects. Make sure you play music at its best without any audio coming from...Make sure the settings in Muted Mode until the sound reaches a comfortable level. You hear no audio from the system speakers. Set the Companion 5 system volume to adjust both the USB connection from your software application are silenced. OPERATION OPERATION System modes Figure 13 ...
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Figure 14 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • 3 to increase bass (+) • 4 to adjust the sound. OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 17 06.Operation.fm 12/07 Use the bass compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module.
Figure 14 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • 3 to increase bass (+) • 4 to adjust the sound. OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 17 06.Operation.fm 12/07 Use the bass compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module.
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...input jack on the control pod. You may need to adjust the volume control ring and the volume levels in headphones automatically mutes the system speakers. • After disconnecting headphones, touch the mode switch to hear both sources at your computer are mixed with the sound from the audio ... jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. Figure 15 Control pod connectors Mode switch Headphones...
...input jack on the control pod. You may need to adjust the volume control ring and the volume levels in headphones automatically mutes the system speakers. • After disconnecting headphones, touch the mode switch to hear both sources at your computer are mixed with the sound from the audio ... jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. Figure 15 Control pod connectors Mode switch Headphones...
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...ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not allow liquids to do so will not affect your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use any sprays near the speakers. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is set in and the volume control on the card and mail it... device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into a USB device can perform faster 2.0 port. No sound from the system. • Disconnect the USB cable from your speaker cords for contact information. The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. tem sounds ...
...ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not allow liquids to do so will not affect your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use any sprays near the speakers. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is set in and the volume control on the card and mail it... device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into a USB device can perform faster 2.0 port. No sound from the system. • Disconnect the USB cable from your speaker cords for contact information. The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. tem sounds ...
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...volume on your computer. Refer to the control pod. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is not turned fully counterclockwise. Sound from the hub and plug it into the jacks on... the module. • Make sure the speaker cord plug on the speaker in question is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. One satellite speaker...
...volume on your computer. Refer to the control pod. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is not turned fully counterclockwise. Sound from the hub and plug it into the jacks on... the module. • Make sure the speaker cord plug on the speaker in question is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. One satellite speaker...